ANT 21 Lorut to Shamut
ANT 21 Lorut to Shamut
1h30m
4.0 km
1608
1484
Easy
The village of Lorut spreads along the slopes of a mountainous terrain, with an elevation of 1500 meters. It's a part of the historical Motkor settlement, renowned for its forested surroundings. Legend has it that during misty weather, people could easily lose their way in the nearby forests, hence the name Motkor. Poghasar, which translates to "the mountain of money," is visible from the village, known as a place, where people had discoveredgold back in the time.
The trail linking Lorut village to Shamut traverses an area rich in archaeological finds, including Bronze Age tombs and medieval monuments. At 4.1 km mark, the trail winds through hilly landscapes with forests and meadows. Starting from behind the village hall and public school in Lorut's center, the trail passes by two small shops. A water spring lies just a few meters from the trailhead, behind the school building. Follow the path to the left of the spring, then turn uphill left from an old barn after 400 meters. Keep an eye out for trail markers, especially where the trail sharply veers right after 200 meters. The first 2 kilometers entail a climb of about 100 meters. At the peak of the hike, you get a panoramic view of Motkor village-groups and a bird's-eye view of Shamut. The trail then descends towards Shamut, where you'll find another water spring upon arrival. From there, you can either continue your hike to Atan or take the car road down to the highway.
Shamut, established in the 1850s, was initially settled by Armenians from Artsakh. Surrounding the village is a hill known as Ser, which harbors remnants of a fortress dating back to the 4-3rd millennia BC. Here, you'll also discover the chapel of St. Sargis and several cross-stones. The village's cemetery sits atop a fenced hill adorned with pine trees.
Water sources/information:
In Lorut village center, a few meters from the trailhead, behind the school building there is a memorial with a water spring. Another water spring can be found as you enter Shamut.
Trail Notes:
Hiking poles can come in handy, especially in the downhill sections of the trail where it gets steep. At the highest point of the trail, in the open meadow, keep an eye out for the trail markers, as they can be a bit concealed among the trees.
The trail linking Lorut village to Shamut traverses an area rich in archaeological finds, including Bronze Age tombs and medieval monuments. At 4.1 km mark, the trail winds through hilly landscapes with forests and meadows. Starting from behind the village hall and public school in Lorut's center, the trail passes by two small shops. A water spring lies just a few meters from the trailhead, behind the school building. Follow the path to the left of the spring, then turn uphill left from an old barn after 400 meters. Keep an eye out for trail markers, especially where the trail sharply veers right after 200 meters. The first 2 kilometers entail a climb of about 100 meters. At the peak of the hike, you get a panoramic view of Motkor village-groups and a bird's-eye view of Shamut. The trail then descends towards Shamut, where you'll find another water spring upon arrival. From there, you can either continue your hike to Atan or take the car road down to the highway.
Shamut, established in the 1850s, was initially settled by Armenians from Artsakh. Surrounding the village is a hill known as Ser, which harbors remnants of a fortress dating back to the 4-3rd millennia BC. Here, you'll also discover the chapel of St. Sargis and several cross-stones. The village's cemetery sits atop a fenced hill adorned with pine trees.
Water sources/information:
In Lorut village center, a few meters from the trailhead, behind the school building there is a memorial with a water spring. Another water spring can be found as you enter Shamut.
Trail Notes:
Hiking poles can come in handy, especially in the downhill sections of the trail where it gets steep. At the highest point of the trail, in the open meadow, keep an eye out for the trail markers, as they can be a bit concealed among the trees.
